Japan had the highest age dependency ratio among G20 countries in 2023. That year, the population either aged 0-14 years or 65 years and older comprised a share of more than 70 percent of the population of those aged 15 to 64. Japan is struggling with an ageing population and one of the lowest fertility rates worldwide. On the other hand, the age dependency ratio in Saudi Arabia was below 40 percent, the lowest of the G20. The age dependency ratio is the population of those aged 0-14 and 65 and above as a share of the working age population aged 15-64.

The average for 2023 based on 196 countries was 58.49 percent. The highest value was in Niger: 104.73 percent and the lowest value was in the United Arab Emirates: 20.6 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2020, the child and old-age dependency ratios in China ranged at around 25.9 and 18.2 percent respectively, summing up to a total dependency ratio of 44.1 percent. While the child dependency ratio is expected to drop slightly and then remain stable, the old-age dependency ratio will rise steadily in coming decades. Age demographics in China With a populace of 1.4 billion people by the end of 2023, China stands the country with the second largest population in the world. Since its foundation in 1949, the PRC has experienced high population growth. With the beginning of the reform period in the end of the 1970s, population growth decreased steadily. Finally, China's population size peaked in 2021 and entered a declining path. Falling birth rates in combination with higher life expectancy led to a continuously increasing median age of the population in China over the past five decades. The median age of the Chinese population is expected to rise further and to reach 50 years by the middle of the century. Development of the dependency ratio China has enjoyed a continuously growing work force since the late 1970s. Simultaneously, the total dependency ratio in China decreased from 80 percent in 1970 to about 37 percent in 2010. However, an important turning point was reached in 2011, as the total dependency ratio was set to increase again after 30 years of population bonus. As can be seen from the above graph, until 2100, child-dependency is estimated to remain steady around 15 to 20 percent. Old-age dependency on the other hand is expected to grow from about 12 percent in 2010 to 69 percent in 2060, implying a growing number of senior citizens that need support from the working population. The shift of age demographics in the near future in China is bound to have ineligible economical and social impacts. To learn more about age demographics in China, take a look at our dossier aging population in China.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Ireland was reported at 52.81 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Ireland - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 44.029 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 43.790 % for 2022. Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 64.019 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 89.023 % in 1963 and a record low of 43.371 % in 2017. Brazil BR: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.;World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;Weighted average;Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.

Laos LA: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data was reported at 6.387 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.302 % for 2016. Laos LA: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data is updated yearly, averaging 6.396 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.871 % in 1986 and a record low of 4.723 % in 1960. Laos LA: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population: Old data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio, old, is the ratio of older dependents--people older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average;

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Philippines was reported at 51.22 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Philippines - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

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In 2021, the projected old age dependency rate was around 15.7 percent. And it was expected to reach 20.1 percent in 2031. The old age dependency ratio in India is seeing a gradual rise since the past few years. Projections reflect a steep rise in old age dependency from 2021 to 2031.

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Niger: Dependent people as percent of the working age population: The latest value from 2023 is 104.73 percent, a decline from 105.13 percent in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 58.49 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Niger from 1960 to 2023 is 100.42 percent. The minimum value, 95.89 percent, was reached in 1995 while the maximum of 106.62 percent was recorded in 2012.

Ratio of the population aged 65+ to the number of persons of working age (15-64)

The dataset contains the old age dependency ratio which is computed from the people aged 65 and over and people aged 15 to 64 from data source OECD. It is given in the percentage.

This dataset contains the state and gender-wise number of persons aged 60+ per 100 persons in the age group 15-59, also known as old-age dependency ratio.Only major states have been considered. Note: Data for 2021 and 2031 is Projections

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The old-age dependency index in Italy peaked in 2024, with 38.3 elderly people to every 100 individuals in working age. This indicator refers to the ratio between the number of elderly aged 65 years and older, age when they are generally economically inactive, and the population aged between 15 and 64 years, percent.

Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) in Bermuda was reported at 32.07 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Bermuda - Age dependency ratio, old (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) in Italy was reported at 57.14 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Italy - Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on March of 2025.

Macau MO: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data was reported at 29.975 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.170 % for 2016. Macau MO: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 46.185 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 98.208 % in 1965 and a record low of 24.266 % in 2011. Macau MO: Age Dependency Ratio: % of Working-Age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Macau SAR – Table MO.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. Data are shown as the proportion of dependents per 100 working-age population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: this indicator implies the dependency burden that the working-age population bears in relation to children and the elderly. Many times single or widowed women who are the sole caregiver of a household have a high dependency ratio.